Modeling aquifer storage and recovery in the eastern district of the United Arab Emirates using MODFLOW.

ABSTRACT: The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has relied on groundwater as a source of fresh water for several decades, which has resulted in the deterioration of non-renewable groundwater aquifers. This has led to the installation of desalination plants for fresh water supply. This research aims to increase strategic water reserves in the eastern district of Abu Dhabi by analyzing the best locations for aquifer storage and recovery (ASR). The ASR technology offers an opportunity to store large volumes of water for later beneficial use. This study explores an option of using excess desalination water for ASR recharge in the eastern district Al Ain region of Abu Dhabi. A limiting factor in the application of the ASR technology is the lack of suitable sites. Detailed hydrogeological and operational knowledge of 

SUBMITTER: Khalil K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9584962 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature